Patents Assigned to Hire Technicians Group, Ltd.
  • Patent number: 8784163
    Abstract: Sanding apparatus comprises a rigid non-expanding cylindrical sanding drum (1) formed with splines on its outer surface (4) and a separate cylindrical cover (2) formed of elastomeric material fitted removably onto the drum and formed with splines on its inner surface (8) adapted to engage with the outer surface of the drum so as to be driven in rotation therewith. An abrasive tube (3) fits over the cover (2) and is gripped by the cover which expands radially when the apparatus is in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Hire Technicians Group Ltd.
    Inventor: Mark Graham Rogers
  • Publication number: 20110207387
    Abstract: Sanding apparatus comprises a rigid non-expanding cylindrical sanding drum (1) formed with splines on its outer surface (4) and a separate cylindrical cover (2) formed of elastomeric material fitted removably onto the drum and formed with splines on its inner surface (8) adapted to engage with the outer surface of the drum so as to be driven in rotation therewith. An abrasive tube (3) fits over the cover (2) and is gripped by the cover which expands radially when the apparatus is in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: HIRE TECHNICIANS GROUP LTD
    Inventor: Mark Graham Rogers
  • Patent number: 6439985
    Abstract: A paper clamp bar for a sanding machine comprises an elongate steel bar having two opposed major faces each defined by a concave helical surface. As a result the clamp bar can be fitted either way up to the drum of a sanding machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Hire Technicians Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark G Rogers, Christopher J Hedger